Jeremy Salken, left, and Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic likely will be providing the soundtrack as Lundi Gras gives way to Fat Tuesday next week. (Photo courtesy of MSOPR)

It only takes Jeremy Salken of Big Gigantic a second to grasp the concept of Lundi Gras. “That’s the pregame for Fat Tuesday?” he asks.

Indeed. And on Monday, March 3, after the Infant Mystics have paraded through downtown Mobile, Salken and Dominic Lalli will headline a show at Soul Kitchen. In keeping with Mobile tradition, it’s likely that some in the audience will be in full ball attire. The duo plans to roll with it.

“We’re going to be wearing our tuxedos too, don’t worry,” says Salken, who might not be joking. “Maybe we can get a float in the parade, too.”

It might be a little late for that, but no matter: Big Gigantic is riding high. The group has long been popular on the festival circuit, and in fact made appearances at the first four editions of the Hangout Music Fest. It’s not among the groups announced so far for Hangout 2014, but Big Gigantic’s spring/summer itinerary includes Coachella and several other prominent fests. And it is making the rounds with new music to explore, having recently released its album “The Night is Young.”

The band’s distinctive mix of electronic dance music with live elements definitely has found an audience: Rolling Stone has noted that Big Gigantic’s previous album, “Nocturnal,” was downloaded more than a million times. A Rolling Stone reviewer has described the title track of the new one as “an undeniable party anthem.”

“I think this album definitely came together pretty well,” says Salken. “It’s a pretty nice extension of ‘Nocturnal.’”

The Big Gigantic sound starts with electronic tracks produced by Lalli. At the live shows he plays sax, while Salken adds drums. The pre-programmed elements of the song give them a platform with plenty of pulsing energy for anyone who wants to dance all night while their solos help the whole thing breathe.

“The whole purpose is to bring these tracks to life a little bit,” says Lalli. “It’s going to get pretty rowdy.”

“We’ve got some new material that we’re playing, some classics, some old stuff, we’ve got a whole different mix we’re throwing together,” says Lalli. “We had a good time, the last time we were down there.”

So far, say the musicians, fan favorites include “Blue Dream” – a particular showcase for Lalli – as well as the title track and “Touch the Sky."

Throw in an extensive live show, and you’ve got the recipe for a Lundi Gras to remember.

“We put a lot of time and energy and thought into our live show. We want to create as complete an experience as possible,” Salken says. “The way that Dom puts it together doesn’t really give people a chance to stop moving.”

“We like to come in and hit it hard and get everybody dancing,” he says. “We’re just trying to throw a party for everybody to come and enjoy themselves.”

In other words, laissez le bon temps rouler.

Big Gigantic performs Monday, March 3, at Soul Kitchen Music Hall, 219 Dauphin St. Doors open at 8 p.m. with music starting at 9 p.m.; the show also will feature Caked Up. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 day of show. Advance tickets are available at www.soulkitchenmobile.com, via phone at 866-468-7630 and at Mellow Mushroom restaurants in Mobile. Patrons younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent. "The Night is Young is available for free download via www.biggigantic.net.